TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fowler, Murray E.
TI  - Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants
SN  - 9780470344484
N2  - Elephants are possibly the most well-known members of the animal kingdom. The enormous size, unusual anatomy, and longevity of elephants have fascinated humans for millenia. Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of Elephants serves as a comprehensive text on elephant medicine and surgery. Based on the expertise of 36 scientists and clinical veterinarians, this volume covers biology, husbandry, veterinary medicine and surgery of the elephant as known today.


    Written by the foremost experts in the field
    Comprehensively covers both Asian and African elephants
    Complete with taxonomy, behavioral, geographical and systemic information
    Well-illustrated and organized for easy reference

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        Frontmatter (pages i–xv)

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        Chapter 1
        Taxonomy, Classification, History, and Evolution of Elephants (pages 3–14)

        Jeheskel Shoshani
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        Chapter 2
        Elephants in Captivity (pages 15–22)

        Blair Csuti
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        Chapter 3
        Laws and Legislation (pages 23–33)

        Denise M. Sofranko
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        Chapter 4
        Behavior and Social Life (pages 35–43)

        Bruce A. Schulte
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        Chapter 5
        Husbandry (pages 45–55)

        John Lehnhardt
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        Chapter 6
        Nutrition (pages 57–65)

        Ellen S. Dierenfeld
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        Chapter 7
        Preventive Health Care and Physical Examination (pages 67–73)

        Susan K. Mikota
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        Chapter 8
        Physical Restraint and Handling (pages 75–90)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 9
        Chemical Restraint and General Anesthesia (pages 91–118)

        Murray E. Fowler, Susan K. Mikota and Eugene P. Steffey
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        Chapter 10
        Surgery and Surgical Conditions (pages 119–130)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 11
        Infectious Diseases (pages 131–158)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 12
        Parasitology (pages 159–181)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 13
        Antemortem Diagnostics (pages 183–197)

        Susan K. Mikota and Laurie Gage
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        Chapter 14
        Postmortem Diagnostics (pages 199–209)

        Richard J. Montali
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        Chapter 15
        Therapeutics (pages 211–231)

        Susan K. Mikota
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        Chapter 16
        Neonatal Care and Hand Rearing (pages 223–241)

        Karen Emanuelson
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        Chapter 17
        Multisystem Disorders (pages 243–251)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 18
        Integument System (pages 253–261)

        Susan K. Mikota
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        Chapter 19
        Musculoskeletal System (pages 263–270)

        Gary West
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        Chapter 20
        Foot Disorders (pages 271–290)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 21
        Respiratory System (pages 291–298)

        Ramiro Isaza
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        Chapter 22
        Digestive System (pages 299–307)

        Genevieve A. Dumonceaux
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        Chapter 23
        Endocrine and Immune Systems (pages 309–315)

        Linda J. Lowenstine
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        Chapter 24
        Cardiovascular System (pages 317–323)

        Susan Bartlett
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        Chapter 25
        Hemolymphatic System (pages 325–345)

        Susan K. Mikota
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        Chapter 26
        Reproductive System (pages 347–355)

        Dennis Schmitt
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        Chapter 27
        Reproductive and Diagnostic Ultrasonography (pages 357–376)

        Thomas B. Hildebrandt
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        Chapter 28
        Reproductive Endocrinology (pages 377–388)

        Janine L. Brown
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        Chapter 29
        Urinary System (pages 389–392)

        R. Eric Miller
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        Chapter 30
        Nervous System (pages 393–397)

        Michele Miller
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        Chapter 31
        Special Senses (pages 399–407)

        Wm. Kirk Suedmeyer
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        Chapter 32
        Chemical, Tactile, and Taste Sensory Systems (pages 409–414)

        L.E.L. Rasmussen
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        Chapter 33
        Toxicology (pages 415–429)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Chapter 34
        Zoonoses and Human Injury (pages 431–437)

        Joel Maslow
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        Chapter 35
        Veterinary Problems of Geographical Concern (pages 439–473)

        Susan K. Mikota, Murray E. Fowler, Jacobus G. du Toit, Jacob V. Cheeran, K. Chandrasekharan, Paolo Martelli, Yudha Fahrimal, Retno Sudarwati, Vellayan Subramanian, Khyne U Mar, Sunder Shrestha, Kamal P. Gairhe, Indira Silva and Ashoka Dangolla
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        Chapter 36
        Conservation (pages 475–489)

        Simon Hedges
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        Appendix 1: Abbreviations Used in This Book (page 491)

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        Appendix 2: Measurement Conversion Tables (page 493)

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        Appendix 3: Sources for Agents Used in Sedating, Tranquilizing, Immobilizing, and Anesthetizing Elephants (pages 495–496)

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        Appendix 4: Toxicology Terms, Abbreviations, and Equivalents (pages 497–498)

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        Appendix 5: Elephant Vital Signs and Physiological Parameters (pages 499–500)

        Susan K. Mikota
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        Appendix 6: Glossary of Terms Associated with Elephant Feet (pages 501–504)

        Murray E. Fowler
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        Appendix 7: Weight Conversion Chart for Asian Elephants (page 505)

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        Appendix 8: Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units, Hematology (page 507)

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        Appendix 9: Conversion Between Conventional and SI Units, Blood and Fluid Chemistry (page 509)

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        Appendix 10 (pages 511–518)

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        Appendix 11 (pages 519–523)

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        Appendix 12 (pages 525–533)

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        Appendix 13 (page 535)

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        Appendix 14 (pages 537–541)

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        Appendix 15 (pages 543–544)

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        Index (pages 545–565)

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